Athletic Trainer

ATR Details Position Details Search Number PJ # 7395 Title Athletic Trainer Category Professional Department Athletics & Recreation

About The Position:

This full-time position carries a 10-month obligation and will be responsible for providing proper and quality athletic training services to all student-athletes as needed. Duties may include but are not limited to; practice and game/competition coverage, assisting with the development and oversight of strength and conditioning programs, and maintenance of injury reports. The Enrollment and Student Success division supports a student's entire collegiate experience from the point of admission through to graduation. We partner with students, faculty and staff to provide a network of opportunities and services that lead to student success. Collectively, the division of Enrollment and Student Success positively influences the health, safety and well-being of the student body. The department of Athletics & Recreation subscribes to the philosophy that athletics complements the total education experience of our students. We allow multiple ways for students to compete or participate in a variety of quality athletic programs consistent with the overall educational mission of SUNY Plattsburgh. As an institution that delivers challenging and high-quality experiences to a diverse group of learners, the successful candidate must demonstrate an understanding of, and sensitivity to, diversity, inclusion, and equity-minded policies, programs, and practices.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree NATA certification NYS Athletic Training License or License eligible First aid, CPR, and AED certification at the time of appointment Valid Driver's License Ability and willingness to travel and perform evening and weekend work A demonstrated ability to work effectively and collegially with faculty, staff, and administrators

Preferred Qualifications:

Master's degree National Strength and Conditioning Certification 1-year minimum experience in the field which can include graduate assistant and/or internship experience Salary (Applicant View) $45,000 minimum, plus excellent benefits About Our University SUNY Plattsburgh, home of the Cardinals, is part of the largest comprehensive university system in the United States. The university offers a diverse selection of more than 60 academic programs across three schools - Arts & Sciences, Business & Economics, and Education, Health & Human Services. Many of these programs are highly ranked and carry strong national and regional reputations that allow students to work with highly skilled faculty who prepare them to excel in their chosen fields and industries upon graduation. Our campus prioritizes enrollment growth and stabilization, student success, equity and inclusion, and engagement with our North Country region as our four pillars of success. And we are committed to providing each and every Cardinal student a high quality liberal arts education grounded in academic excellence and a well-rounded college experience. SUNY Plattsburgh is a destination campus located in northern New York between the iconic Adirondack Mountains and Lake Champlain. The campus is a short walk from historic downtown Plattsburgh, New York, where area residents have access to a wide array of arts, food, and events throughout the year, and just over a 1 hour car ride from the cities of Burlington, Vermont, Montreal, Quebec, and Lake Placid, New York, which is best known by locals as a former site of the 1980 Winter Olympic Games. Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes To receive full consideration, supply all requested documents by: 05/31/2026 Special Instructions to Applicants Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Please submit a cover letter, resume/CV, proof of certification and/or licensure per required qualifications, and contact information for three professional references. Additional information may be requested later in the process. Official transcripts from an accredited institution will be required prior to employment. Employees required to drive as part of their employment responsibilities must supply University Police with a copy of their driver's license for a review of their driving record and authorization to drive. EEO Statement SUNY Plattsburgh is fully committed to excellence through diversity, equity and inclusion, and to supporting a welcoming environment for all students, employees and visitors. As an equal opportunity employer and a government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA), the university guarantees equitable consideration to all qualified applicants with regard to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, ability, assigned gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, familial status, economic status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction, or any other legally protected status per federal or state laws.